JPS clarifies school bus policy, includes 'case-by-case' exceptions to one mile radius pickup

1:26 PM,
Aug. 21, 2013

Written by

Emily Lane
elane@jackson.gannett.com

Students at Jackson Public Schools won't have a spot on a bus if they live less than a mile away from school, but some exceptions apply.

Faced with questions from board members about its school bus policy, Jackson Public Schools administrators clarified which students it transports to school.

In a explanation that prompted follow-up questions at Tuesday's regular Jackson School Board meeting, JPS Transportation Director Richard Williams said busses may also pick up students who live between 8/10 and 1 mile away from school, if a hazard, such as a lack of sidewalks, hinders the walk to ...